| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $16.36 | 4.615% | $17.115 | $17.12 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.47 | 4.121% | $74.4153 | $74.42 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.92 | 3.580% | $156.3229 | $156.32 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.85 | 7.604% | $168.7769 | $168.78 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.37 | 11.115% | $109.3038 | $109.30 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.66 | 3.353% | $177.4158 | $177.42 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.66 | 4.694% | $179.7177 | $179.72 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.29 | $883.0674 | $883.08 | $883.00 | $883.00 | |